Books Like Not Here to Be Liked
Families who loved Not Here to Be Liked by Michelle Quach often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Not Here to Be Liked by Michelle Quach often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
A parent would reach for this book when their teenager is grappling with the 'likability trap' or the frustration of being more qualified than a male peer yet still being overlooked. It is a sharp, modern look at intersectional feminism, internalized bias, and the messy reality of standing up for your principles when the person you are fighting against might actually be a decent human being. The story follows Eliza, a dedicated high school journalist who is passed over for a leadership role in favor of an attractive, inexperienced athlete. What begins as a private rant evolves into a full-scale school movement. Parents will appreciate how the book moves beyond black-and-white 'girl power' tropes to explore the nuances of power, gender, and cultural expectations within a Vietnamese-Chinese-American family. It is best suited for readers ages 13 and up due to mature themes regarding social politics and teenage romance.
